Bernstein Shur Named to U.S. News’ Best Law Firms Directory

Bernstein Shur Named to U.S. News’ Best Law Firms Directory

Law Firm Earns 45 Tier-One Distinctions in Maine and New Hampshire

Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest law firms, has been recognized in the 2015 Best Law Firms directory by U.S.News – Best Lawyers®. The firm was ranked in 120 metropolitan-area practice categories and received 45 tier-one distinctions. Tier one is the top designation and is based on client and peer reviews.

Best Law Firms started in 2010 to help connect attorneys and clients to the most impressive law firms in the country. To be eligible for ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Rankings are based on extensive client and peer reviews, depth of experience and firm achievements. Best Law Firms conducted more than 350,000 surveys with 12,000 attorneys and 7,000 clients, along with 4.3 million evaluations of nearly 70,000 attorneys.

Bernstein Shur has been featured in Best Law Firms since the rankings began in 2010. The 2015 edition honors practices in the firm’s Portland and Augusta, Maine and Manchester, New Hampshire offices.

Bernstein Shur received tier-one rankings in the following locations and practice areas:

About Bernstein ShurWidely regarded as one of New England’s most entrepreneurial law firms, Bernstein Shur has more than 100 attorneys in offices in Maine and New Hampshire. Founded in 1915, the firm provides practical and innovative counsel in the areas of business law, litigation, and municipal law to clients throughout the region and around the world. Bernstein Shur is Maine’s exclusive member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms. More information is available at www.bernsteinshur.com.